| ZIP Code | 31503 |
|---|---|
| City | Waycross |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| County | Ware County |
| Area Code | 912 |
| Elevation | 142 ft |
| Latitude | 31.176879 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -82.401293 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 13299 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.2 yrs ↓ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.76 |
| Below Poverty | 16.2% ▲ 62% above avg |
| College Grads | 21.9% ▼ 43% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.5% ▲ 12% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 242 (1.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,815 (37.8%) |
| Some College | 3,144 (24.7%) |
| Associates | 1,743 (13.7%) |
| Bachelors | 947 (7.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,842 (14.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $55,042 ▼ 28% below avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $108,100 ▼ 61% below avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $823/mo ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 9,009 |
| Vacant Units | 1,376 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.76 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 9,009 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,376 |
| Owner Occupied | 67.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 32.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.76 |
ZIP code 31503 is located in Waycross, Georgia, within Ware County. With a population of 23,173, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.2 years. Economically, 31503 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $55,042 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 31503 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $108,100 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $823 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 67.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 31% since 2019.
The population of 31503 is majority White (68.13%). Residents are less-educated — 21.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.2%. Household income has grown by 34% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 31503 stands at 5.5%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 87%.
Overall, ZIP code 31503 in Waycross, GA is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 23,173 residents, a median household income of $55,042, and a median home value of $108,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Georgia.